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2024 Media Kit
About Us
In an ever-evolving media landscape, we have stood the test of time and transformation, emerging as a beacon of trustworthiness and credibility for professionals in the AEC sector. What initially began as two distinct print publications over a decade ago has organically evolved into a dynamic digital magazine and a thriving website. As the preferences of our readers have shifted towards digital consumption, we have seamlessly adapted to this changing landscape by expanding our media offerings. Today, we no longer define ourselves solely as a print publication; rather, we proudly embrace our identity as a versatile multi-platform resource, a comprehensive media outlet dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the AEC industry. Our platform serves as a hub of knowledge, expertly organized into 7 topic-specific channels: Environmental & Sustainability, Structures, Technology & Innovation, Unpiloted Systems, Infrastructure, Water, and Industry News. News items and article are thoughtfully curated within these channels, ensuring that our readers can effortlessly access the information that matters most to them. Our services are designed to be adaptable and responsive to the individualized needs of our valued advertisers. We are enthusiastic about the prospect of
partnering with you to deliver your advertising objectives and illuminate your content across our diverse media platforms. Join us on this journey of innovation, credibility, and trust as we continue to shape the future of media in the AEC industry. Civil + Structural Engineer Media is your unwavering ally in fostering connections, disseminating knowledge, and enhancing your brand’s visibility within this dynamic sector.
CONTACT US AND LET US CREATE A CUSTOM PACKAGE FOR YOU! CHAD COLDIORN | CCOLDIRON@ZWEIGGROUP.COM
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Our Audience
Civil + Structural Engineer Media is the authoritative source for business news and project information in the AEC industry. We feature peer-contributed articles covering innovative and noteworthy engineering and construction projects, as well as cutting-edge software tools, and interviews with successful engineers and thought leaders in the industry. Our goal is to Elevate the Industry by providing timely, pertinent, and continually refreshed content designed to ignite inspiration within the Design Industry.
Total Footprint 111,632 ...and growing!
Social Following
24,000 1,376 5,256 3,000
Digital Subscribers 28,000
Avg. Monthly Page Views 50,000
*Updated on October 2023
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Reader Demographics
Reader Titles
Firm Focus
Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Senior Engineer 41%
41% 35% 18% 15% 13% 13%
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Owner, President, C-Suite, VP 23%
Full Service Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Project Manager 16%
Transportation Engineering
Avg reader Firm Size 75% 49% 10-49 employees
Reader education
40%
Master’s Degree 44%
have spent 15+ Years in Industry
20%
Bachelor’s Degree
500+ employees
*Updated on October 2023
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Our Content
Digital Magazine
Weekly Email Newsletter
Editorial Content
Environmental + Sustainability
Structures
Technology + Innovation
UnPiloted Systems
Website
Infrastructure
Social Media
Water
Industry News
Instagram magazine launch
Facebook magazine launch
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Editorial Calendar
Beginning in 2024, Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is switching to a quarterly format – giving you four outstanding issues of our award-winning magazine that dive deeper than ever before into the projects, people, and ideas elevating the AEC industry. We are committed to bringing you the latest news and thought leadership from firms and projects across the AEC industry and around the world. Readers will be able to enjoy our award-winning content on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis on our website, weekly e-News email and a curated quarterly selection of our top stories.
Q1: Jan/Feb/Mar
Q2: Apr/May/Jun
Q3: Jul/Aug/Sep
Q4: Oct/Nov/Dec
“The Past, the Present, and the Future”
“To New Heights; the Stars”
“Thriving on Innovation”
“A Year in Review”
TOPICS
TOPICS
TOPICS
TOPICS
• ElevateHER • Environmental/ Sustainability • Bridges • Adaptive Reuse • Mass Timber
• Rising Stars • Structures • Unpiloted Systems/EDVY • Project Management • Tunneling & Foundations
• ElevateAEC 2024 • Water/Stormwater • Digital Twins & BIM • Software+Tech • AI
• Yearbook of Engineering Achievement • Sports • Safety & Construction • Transportation/Infrastructure • Water Resource Management
ONLINE FOCUS
ONLINE FOCUS
ONLINE FOCUS
ONLINE FOCUS
FEBRUARY
APRIL
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
Women in Engineering
Environmental/ Sustainability
ElevateAEC 2024
Engineering the Sports World
MAY
DECEMBER YEA
Rising Stars + EDVY
Materials Deadline
Materials Deadline
Materials Deadline
Materials Deadline
JANUARY 31, 2024
MAY 3, 2024
AUGUST 2, 2024
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
RELEASE DATE
RELEASE DATE
RELEASE DATE
RELEASE DATE
MARCH 11, 2024
JUNE 10, 2024
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
DECEMBER 9, 2024
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Advertising Opportunities
These advertising opportunities are tailored to help you achieve your specific branding, lead generation, and thought leadership goals within the industry. Reach out and see how we can customize these options to best suit your needs and objectives.
Boost Brand Awareness
Digital Ads Channel Sponsorship Quarterly Magazine Profile Spread
Podcast Sponsorship Event/Seminar Sponsorships
Generate Leads + Distribute Content
White Paper Distribution Case Study Distribution
Webinar Sponsored Email
Establish Thought Leadership
Advertorial Podcast Feature Contributed Column
Video Graphic Design Services Custom Proposal
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Magazine Ad
Boost Brand Awareness
Elevate your brand’s visibility with strategically placed ads in our quarterly magazine. Capture the attention of our engaged audience and make a lasting impression.
2/3 PAGE
Full Page Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Ad size: 9x10.5”
$2,500
FULL PAGE
QUARTER PAGE
QUARTER PAGE
Inside Front Cover Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Ad size: 9x10.5”
$3,000
Spread Frequency: 1 Quarter
$5,000
HALF PAGE
• Ad size: 18x10.5”
*Ad sizes not pictured in actual size
1/2 Page Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Ad size: 8.05x4.25” 1/4 Page Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Ad size: 3.975x4.1875”
$1,500
New!
Magazine Profile Spread
$700
Frequency: 1 Quarter
Secure your brand’s presence in our quarterly magazine with a dedicated profile spread. This premium feature allows you to captivate readers and convey your brand’s story effectively. • Ad size: 18”x10.5” • Two-page spread in the digital quarterly magazine. • Downloadable digital version in gated section delivering lead generation data for three months. • Secondary Banner ad in 2 e-News emails
Back Cover Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Ad size: 9x10.5”
$2,000
Combo Magazine and Website Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Combine 1 web ad size and 1 magazine ad size and receive 25% discount.
Package Offer
Starting at
$6,500
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Boost Brand Awareness Digital Ads - Website
HEADER LEADERBOARD
Elevate your brand’s visibility with strategically placed digital ads on our website and within our widely-read weekly newsletter. Capture the attention of our engaged audience and make a lasting impression.
MEDIUM
Header Leaderboard Frequency: 1 Month | Availability: 1/Month • Ad size: 728x90 px Fold Leaderboard Frequency: 1 Month | Availability: 4/Month • Rotating • Ad size: 960x200 px
$2,000
$1,000
FOLD LEADERBOARD
Home page
Medium Ad Frequency: 1 Month • Ad size: 300x250 px Skyscraper Ad Frequency: 1 Month • Ad size: 300x600 px
SKYSCRAPER
$750
FOLD LEADERBOARD
$500
Combo Magazine and Website Ad Frequency: 1 Quarter • Combine 1 web ad size and 1 magazine ad size and receive 25% discount.
Package Offer
Home page scrolled
*Ad sizes not pictured in actual size
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Boost Brand Awareness Digital Ads - e-News
Target an active group of e-News readers. Our weekly newsletter compiles the top stories for our readers.
PRIMARY BANNER
Primary Banner Ad Frequency: 1 Week | Availability: 1/email • Ad size: 728x90 px (desktop) • Ad size: 728x180 px (mobile) Secondary Banner Ad Frequency: 1 Week | Availability: 2/email • Ad size: 728x90 px (desktop) • Ad size: 728x180 px (mobile) Banner Ad Package Frequency: 1 Month • 1 primary placement in each e-News issue in one month. • Ad size: 728x90 px (desktop) • Ad size: 728x180 px (mobile) e-News Takeover Package Frequency: 1 Week • Exclusive ad takeover in one e-News. • 1 Featured topic that links to advertiser site. • 1 Follow up email one week later to email clicks with a dedicated sponsored email from the advertiser
$1,800
$1,200
Package Price
$4,500
SECONDARY BANNER
Package Price
$6,500
e-News Desktop Version
e-News Mobile Version
*Ad sizes not pictured in actual size
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Generate Leads + Distribute Content Sponsored Email
Reach a targeted audience with precision through direct email campaigns. Deliver tailored content directly to the inboxes of potential clients and leads.
YOUR AD HERE
Sponsored Emails • Exclusively feature your content • Link directly to your lead generation form or any other link • Sponsor provides email content • Reaches 28,000+
YOUR AD HERE
$4,000
YOUR AD HERE
e-News Takeover
e-News Takeover Package • Exclusive ad takeover in one e-News. • 1 Featured topic that links to advertiser site. • 1 Follow up email one week later to email clicks with a dedicated sponsored email from the advertiser
$6,500 Package Price
YOUR CALL TO ACTION
YOUR AD HERE
*Ad sizes not pictured in actual size
Sponsored email
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Channel Sponsorship
Boost Brand Awareness
Dominate your chosen niche within our platform by becoming a channel sponsor. Showcase your expertise to a targeted audience through exclusive sponsorship opportunities.
TALL
Frequency: 1 Quarter | Availability: 1/channel
BENEFITS • Exclusive Channel web ad takeover • Logo on top header
• Sidebar Tall (300x400 px) • Channel Fold (900 x 150 px) • Skyscraper (300 x 600 px) • Logo on channel section within e-News sent weekly • 1 published Advertorial • on the website • in 1 quarterly issue • in 1 e-News email/month.
SKYSCRAPER
FOLD LEADERBOARD
Channel page
Starting at $12,000
C+S MEDIA CHANNELS • Environmental & Sustainability • Structures • Technology & Innovation • Unpiloted Systems • Infrastructure • Water • Industry News
Channel page scrolled
*Ad sizes not pictured in actual size
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Event/Seminar Sponsorship
Boost Brand Awareness
Align your brand with industry events and conferences by becoming an event sponsor. Enhance your recognition among key stakeholders and professionals. Project Management Training • Online or in-person training that focuses on equipping attendees with the skills they need to drive business results in the project environment. ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala • The highest profile conference and awards gala in the industry, the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala gets the attention of thousands of AEC firm leaders all across the nation. ElevateHER • The ElevateHER Symposium brings bold and powerful panel discussions, DEI-focused keynote presentations from industry leading change agents, and select presentations from past ElevateHER® cohorts’ research findings and team projects to an engaged audience. Roundtable events • Curated groups of industry leaders interested in driving higher level performance through facilitator-led discussions and activities. The Principals Academy • The Principals Academy is Zweig Group’s flagship training program encompassing all aspects of managing a professional AEC service firm. And more!
CONTACT CHAD COLDIRON FOR MORE INFORMATION CCOLDIRON@ZWEIGGROUP.COM
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Podcast Sponsorship Boost Brand Awareness
Hosted Webinar
Generate Leads + Distribute Content
Join the conversation with our audience through podcast sponsorship. Your brand will be prominently featured in episodes, gaining access to a growing listenership.
Host a webinar to connect directly with our audience, providing educational content and generating leads in the process. Position your brand as a trusted resource within the industry.
Availability: 1/Quarter
BENEFITS • An average of 500+ registrants • Lead information for all registrants
• A comprehensive promotional package, including a dedicated email to 28,000+, newsletter inclusion, social media, plus more.
Frequency: 1 Month | Availability: 2/Episode
BENEFITS • The Zweig Letter Podcast covers the latest news, trends and innovations in the AEC industry. • Ads will run one month on full catalogue • 15,000-25,000 average downloads per year. Options
DELIVERABLES • Event registration set up and confirmation • Event reminder emails
$10,000
• ZG staff support during the live event • Certificate of Completion for attendees, created and sent to attendees • Full attendee/lead report post-event, including names, titles, organizations, email addresses, and when applicable, poll results and audience Q&A • Recording of the event • Promotion of your webinar • One (1) dedicated sponsored email regarding the webinar sent to the entire subscription list • One (1) banner ad regarding the webinar in an e-News weekly email • Promotion of the webinar on various social media channels • Event listing on website
• Pre-roll Ad
• Mid-roll Ad
• Post-roll Ad
$600
$500
$400
SPONSORED EPISODE Frequency: 1 Episode
$3,500
• Sponsored Interview • 30-min pre-show prep • Branded episode artwork, a full transcript, an episode sound bite transcript, show notes, and two audiograms up to 60 seconds each.
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Content Distribution Generate Leads + Distribute Content
Advertorial Establish Thought Leadership
Share your industry insights and expertise with our audience through white paper or case study distribution. Establish your authority and generate leads with valuable content.
Seamlessly integrate your brand’s message within our editorial content through advertorials. Position your company as a thought leader while delivering valuable insights.
Frequency: 1 Quarter
Frequency: 1 Month
BENEFITS • Host your content on a landing page on our website. • Drive leads directly to your form to get instant results. • Includes 3 e-News banners ads (one per month) and social media posts.
BENEFITS • Featured on the website for one month • 1 email feature w/logo in the e-News • Featured in a quarterly magazine • Social Media distribution
Starting at $6,000
Starting at $5,000
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Contributed Column Establish Thought Leadership
Video
Establish Thought Leadership
Regularly contribute thought-provoking columns to our platform. Establish yourself as an industry expert while providing valuable content to our readers.
A fulled edited video advertorial created by our professional videographers that you will own to use in your own marketing channels.
Frequency: 1 Quarter
Frequency: 1 Quarter | Availability: 1/quarter
BENEFITS • Collaborate with our Editor-in-Chief to establish the theme and frequency of your sponsored column.
BENEFITS • 10-minute video advertorial
• Includes a virtual 30-minute planning session, 60-minute rehearsal, and 60-minute interview • Video posted on YouTube, embedded as a post on the website with a title and short description by advertiser • Linked in e-News email, shared across social media channels
CONTACT CHAD COLDIRON FOR MORE INFORMATION CCOLDIRON@ZWEIGGROUP.COM
Starting at $5,500
ASK US ABOUT OUR IN-PERSON VIDEO SERVICES!
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Award Winning Journalism & Design
Platinum Awards
Gold Awards
2022
2022
C+S Magazine September 2020 Cover
C+S Magazine 2021 Recap Issue (January 2022)
Print Media - Publication Cover
Print Media - Magazine
Looking Back, Moving Forward by Luke Carothers
ElevateAEC Conference and Awards Gala
Print Media - Publication Column
Strategic Campaigns - Event Marketing
2023
2023
C+S 2022 Recap Issue (January 2023)
C+S Magazine October Cover
Print Media - Writing
Print Media - Publication Cover
The Transformation of Treasure Island by Luke Carothers
Print Media - Publication article
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Why People Read
Each issue provides important information that helps in the operation of my organization.
The content Civil+Structural Engineer Media provides is fresh and it focuses on current subjects.
Each issue provides important information that helps in the operation of my organization.
C+S content allows me to be informed with new techniques in construction.
The articles are informative and provide cutting edge technology. I find the content helpful.
C+S provides highly relevant industry content.
It helps broaden my horizon of engineering practices throughout the country.
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Ad specs + Pricing
Channel
Advertising Type
Frequency
Availability 1 per email
Specs
Price
Email Newsletter Email Newsletter Email Newsletter Email Newsletter
Banner Ad Primary Banner Ad Secondary Banner Ad Package
1 week
728x90px (desktop) 728 X 180 (mobile) 728x90px (desktop) 728 X 180 (mobile) 728x90px (desktop) 728 X 180 (mobile)
$1,800
1 week
2 per email
$1,200
All Thursdays in one month
Contact for information
$4,500
e-News Takeover
1 week
Contact for information
$6,500
Package
Multi-Channel
Channel Sponsorship
1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Month 1 Month 1 Month 1 episode
1 per channel
$12,000 $6,500
Magazine
Profile Spread
18 x 10.5 2-page spread
Podcast Podcast Podcast Podcast
Pre-roll ad
2 2 2
$600 $500 $400
Mid-roll Post-roll
Sponsored episode Event Sponsorship Hosted Webinar Sponsored Email
$3,500
Event/Seminar Multi Channel
Contact for information
Contact for information
-
Contact for information
1 per quarter
$10,000 $4,000 $5,000
1 week
Multi Channel
White Paper/ Case Study Advertorial
1 Quarter
Multi Channel Multi Channel
1 month 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Month 1 Month 1 Month 1 Month 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter
$6,000
Editorial Expert Column Video Advertorial Header Leaderboard
Based on frequency
Multi Channel
1 per quarter 1 per month 4 per month
$5,500 $2,000 $1,000
Website Website Website Website Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine
728x90 960x200 300x250 300x600 9x10.5” 9x10.5” 18x10.5”
Fold Leaderboard (rotating)
Medium
$750 $500
Skyscraper
Full Page
$2,500 $3,000 $5,000 $1,500
Inside Front Cover
Spread
1/2 Page 1/4 Page
8.05x4.25”
3.975x4.1875”
$700
Back Cover
9x10.5”
$2,000
Magazine + Website
Combo Magazine & Website Ad
Combine 1 web ad size & 1 magazine ad size and receive 25% discount
1 Quarter
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Past Advertisers
AND YOU!
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Contact Us
ABOUT OUR PUBLISHER
ZWEIG GROUP zweiggroup.com Publisher
Civil + Structural Engineer is published by Zweig Group. Zweig Group, three times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, is the industry leader and premiere authority in AEC business management consulting, the go-to source for data and research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a complicated and challenging marketplace through services that include: Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Valuation, Executive Search, Board of Director Services, Ownership Transition, Marketing & Branding, and Business Development Training. The firm has offices in Dallas, Texas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.
CHAD COLDIRON 479.200.3538 ccoldiron@zweiggroup.com Media Sales Director
LUKE CAROTHERS 800.466.6275 lcarothers@zweiggroup.com Editor-in-Chief
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